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Squid as food vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid as food and Bluefish different?

  • Squid as food has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Squid as food covers your daily need of Iron 128% more than Bluefish.
  • Squid as food has 18 times more Vitamin B2 than Bluefish. Squid as food has 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Bluefish has 0.097mg.
  • Bluefish contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +1648.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains more Zinc +232.7%
Contains more Copper +1367.6%
Contains more Manganese +674.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +1648.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains more Zinc +232.7%
Contains more Copper +1367.6%
Contains more Manganese +674.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1682.5%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1682.5%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +288.6%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Equal in Water - 62.64
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +288.6%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Equal in Water - 62.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1317.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.7%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1317.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid as food Bluefish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Bluefish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 25.69g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 5.44g Bluefish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 180mg 9mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.62mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 42mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 291mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 477mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 3.46mg 1.04mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.068mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.027mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 459IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 138µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.097mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 24µg 2µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.288mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.126mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.184mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 2.088mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.36mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.003mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.324mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 224mg 76mg Bluefish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.172g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.358g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Bluefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Squid as food
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.